4. A Friend of Mine

A Friend of Mine, run by Suzy Tuxen, is a holistic design practice based in Melbourne. Every project undertaken is approached intelligently, communicated creatively and crafted with passion. We develop long lasting relationships with our clients to build a strong foundation on which considered thinking and design can add value to their businesses and realise their visions.

We work across a mix of industry sectors and design disciplines, adapting creative thinking to varied budgets. From developing brand identities to fitting out shops — and everything in between.

Recognising that the best results are often achieved by artistic and multidisciplinary collaborations, when appropriate we draw on a range of ‘friends’ at the peak of their respective fields to give results which exceed expectation and excite our clients.

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8. Don't Hug Me I'm Scared

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared Bad Things That Could Happen LCC/Pick Me Up Campfire Scene Sherbet Christmas Card 2010 Future Lab - Happy Holidays

'Don't Hug Me I'm Scared'
A THIS IS IT film
Directed by Becky Sloan & Joseph Pelling
Set Designer Andy Baker
Puppets and Props Becky Sloan
Additional Props Andy Baker Rose Blake Daniel Britt Michael Knight Azusa Nakagawa Tom McCaughan Baker Terry
Original song by Joseph Pelling Baker Terry Becky Sloan
Cinematography Hugo Donkin Thomas Bolwell
Sound Production Andrew Kinnear
Animation Andy Baker Daniel Britt Nicos Livesey Joseph Pelling

Thanks Jaguar Shoes Charlene Man Jessica Williams

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5. Rachel Denny

Classic hunting lodges wouldn’t know what hit ‘em if they saw the crafts of Rachel Denny. The artist explores the seductive beauty of our natural world and the imprint that human intervention has made on its flora and fauna.

Denny is attracted by the exuberance of nature in urban and unexpected places. “A deer in an urban backyard, a family of Peregrine falcons at my neighborhood park, a coyote skirting a parking lot,” she says, “These all become a moment of wonder as they shake us out of our daily routines."

Denny works in a variety of materials—wood, plaster, resin, wool, found objects—to name a few. She is interested in the potential of her materials and how they can be manipulated in unexpected ways. “I am inspired by the elegant forms found in the natural world and the time honored action of trying to depict these forms in a relevant and interesting way that is an homage to this beauty and wonder.”

We particularly love her 'Domestic Trophies' —deer heads covered in cozy cashmere, cable knit sweaters, woolen fabrics that remind us of our favorite socks. Take that, animal hunters!

The artist just completed a private commission and will have her work in a group exhibit at Winston-Wachter in Seattle July 8 - August 28.

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7. Lise Lefebvre

This is a carpet made from a recycled wool blanket. These beautiful traditional woven blankets are getting replaced by less scratchy modern comforters and end up piled up in thrift stores. Lise wanted to reuse them in the form of soft contemporary rugs, while hinting at another type of outfashioned interior item : the classic bear skin rug

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9. Zim And Zou - Paper Game Boy Tetris

Zim & Zou is a french graphic designers duo. They met together when studying art in an artschool. Now working as freelancers in Nancy, France. Thibault Zimmermann (Zim) works digital art, rich medias, illustration, photography, and webdesign. Lucie Thomas (Zou) works with handmade crafts, paper and other materials. The mix of different fields can make a difference!

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